La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 154.7% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $129,917 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
471% more expensive in San Jose
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to La Crosse, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  154.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  538.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  103.8% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher